Information Technology Education Licensure and Certification

The following programs at Wayne State are designed to prepare students for teacher licensure or certification in Nebraska:

If you are planning to pursue professional licensure or certification in a state other than Nebraska, it is strongly recommended that you contact the appropriate licensing entity in that state to seek information and guidance regarding licensure or certification requirements before beginning an academic program. For a list of licensing entities, please visit NC-SARA's professional licensure directory.

Also, be sure to notify the Director of Education Services at WSC to check for authorization and licensure eligibility requirements if you relocate during the course of a program.

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Arkansas Undergraduate supplemental endorsement does not meet requirements
Graduate supplemental endorsement does not meet requirements
MSE emphasis does not meet requirements
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California Undergraduate supplemental endorsement does not meet requirements
Graduate supplemental endorsement does not meet requirements
MSE emphasis does not meet requirements
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Colorado Undergraduate supplemental endorsement meets requirements
Graduate supplemental endorsement meets requirements
MSE emphasis meets requirements
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Florida Undergraduate supplemental endorsement does not meet requirements
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Iowa Undergraduate supplemental endorsement meets requirements
Graduate supplemental endorsement meets requirements
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Kansas Undergraduate supplemental endorsement does not meet requirements
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Wisconsin Undergraduate supplemental endorsement meets requirements
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Wyoming Undergraduate supplemental endorsement meets requirements
Graduate supplemental endorsement meets requirements
MSE emphasis meets requirements
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Colorado information technology teacher certification

  • The Information Technology (PK-12) undergraduate supplemental endorsement from Wayne State may certify you for the Computer Science K-12 endorsement in Colorado.
  • The Information Technology (PK-12) graduate supplemental endorsement may certify you for the Computer Science K-12 endorsement in Colorado.
  • The Curriculum and Instruction/Business and IT Education MSE - Information Technology emphasis may certify you for the Computer Science K-12 endorsement in Colorado.

Must meet content competency requirements, through Praxis exam, endorsement worksheet or Multiple Measures of Competency. May be granted interim authorization while fulfilling additional requirements.

For more information on licensure requirements in Colorado, contact the Colorado Department of Education.

Iowa information technology teacher certification

  • The Information Technology (PK-12) undergraduate supplemental endorsement from Wayne State may certify you for the K-8 and 5-12 Computer Science endorsement and the 5-12 CTE Info Technology endorsement in Iowa. 
  • The Information Technology (PK-12) graduate supplemental endorsement may certify you for the K-8 and 5-12 Computer Science endorsement and the 5-12 CTE Info Technology endorsement in Iowa. 
  • The Curriculum and Instruction/Business and IT Education MSE - Information Technology emphasis may certify you for the K-8 and 5-12 Computer Science endorsement and the 5-12 CTE Info Technology endorsement in Iowa. 

No Praxis exams required. If candidates do not obtain a Nebraska license first and seek reciprocity, they must go through a transcript review, which could identify deficiencies. Iowa also requires a certificate from Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training.

For more information on licensure requirements in Iowa, contact the Iowa Department of Education.

Nebraska information technology teacher certification

  • Information Technology Education (undergraduate supplemental endorsement): Wayne State's supplemental endorsement in Information Technology Education (PK-12) is designed to prepare students for teacher licensure or certification in Nebraska. A supplemental endorsement cannot exist by itself on a teaching certificate, but is added to a teaching certificate in the presence of other endorsements, which may be earned concurrently or acquired earlier. Prior to being issued a teaching license in Nebraska, students must meet required benchmarks.
  • Information Technology Education (graduate-level supplemental endorsement): Wayne State's graduate-level, non-degree supplemental endorsement in Information Technology Education (PK-12) may prepare students for teacher licensure or certification in Nebraska.
  • Curriculum and Instruction/Business and IT Education MSE - Information Technology emphasis: Wayne State's IT Education emphasis within the Curriculum and Instruction/Business and IT Education MSE program is designed to prepare students for teacher licensure or certification in Nebraska.

Nebraska Department of Education Teacher Certification

South Dakota information technology teacher certification

  • The Information Technology (PK-12) undergraduate supplemental endorsement from Wayne State may certify you for the K-12 Classroom Technology, Information Technology Career Cluster, and K-12 Classroom Technology endorsements in South Dakota.
  • The Information Technology (PK-12) graduate supplemental endorsement may certify you for the K-12 Classroom Technology, Information Technology Career Cluster, and K-12 Classroom Technology endorsements in South Dakota.
  • The Curriculum and Instruction/Business and IT Education MSE - Information Technology emphasis may certify you for the K-12 Classroom Technology, Information Technology Career Cluster, and K-12 Classroom Technology endorsements in South Dakota.

All candidates must complete an approved Native American History course but may receive a provisional certificate valid for one year while completing this course.

For more information on licensure requirements in South Dakota, contact the South Dakota Department of Education.

Wisconsin information technology teacher certification

  • The Information Technology (PK-12) undergraduate supplemental endorsement from Wayne State may certify you for the Technology Education K-12 endorsement in Wisconsin.
  • The Information Technology (PK-12) graduate supplemental endorsement may certify you for the Technology Education K-12 endorsement in Wisconsin.
  • The Curriculum and Instruction/Business and IT Education MSE - Information Technology emphasis may certify you for the Technology Education K-12 endorsement in Wisconsin.

Must have a 3.0 GPA in content area or pass a designated content test. All applicants applying for a Wisconsin teaching license in early childhood, elementary education (PK-5), special education, or reading are required to pass the Foundations of Reading Test for Wisconsin, a test of reading instruction knowledge and skills administered by Pearson Education, Inc. Out-of-state teacher license applicants, except those pursuing a license via reciprocity, must verify that they have met all coursework requirements that fulfill all Wisconsin statutory requirements, including training on science-based reading and language arts instruction.

For more information on licensure requirements in Wisconsin, contact the Wisconsin Department of Education.

Wyoming information technology teacher certification

  • The Information Technology (PK-12) undergraduate supplemental endorsement from Wayne State may certify you for the Instructional/Educational Technology K-12 endorsement in Wyoming.
  • The Information Technology (PK-12) graduate supplemental endorsement may certify you for the Instructional/Educational Technology K-12 endorsement in Wyoming.
  • The Curriculum and Instruction/Business and IT Education MSE - Information Technology emphasis may certify you for the Instructional/Educational Technology K-12 endorsement in Wyoming.

A Praxis test is required for the Elementary Education and Secondary Social Studies. Application process includes a 20-question multiple choice tes for the U.S. and Wyoming constitutions, with a 75% passing scoring required (can be retaken until passed). A provisional license can be issued to candidates who have been hired but have not passed the Praxis (good for one year).

For more information on licensure requirements in Wyoming, contact the Wyoming Professional Teaching Standards Board.